Bradley nearing Liverpool return after 10-month injury absence

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 23:08 · Archive

Liverpool full back Conor Bradley is stepping up recovery from a 10-month injury absence and will soon train with the team.

Liverpool full back Conor Bradley is stepping up his recovery from an injury sustained in January during a goalless draw with Arsenal. Manager Andoni Iraola provided an update on Bradley's progress, saying he is close to returning to group training, though not yet full training.

Bradley has been absent for ten months. The exact nature of his injury is unclear, but he is thought to have avoided ligament damage. Ekitike, a fellow injured player, ruptured his Achilles tendon in April and is working on his recovery between Liverpool's Kirkby training ground and the United States, where he has engaged a specialist.

Asked about both players' timescales for return, Iraola said: 'They are both doing very well. I think they are in a good place. Conor is not so far from training with the group – not like full training but doing some things with the group. Hugo is a little bit behind that but that was always the plan.' He added that it is difficult to set specific return dates given the length of their injuries. The manager also reported that young defender Giovanni Leoni has experienced a setback in his recovery from a 13-month lay-off and will not be fit for at least another month.

How it is being reported

• Liverpool: Andoni Iraola issues positive Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike injury updates amid lengthy lay-offsReds pair in the midst of extended layoffs with serious injuriesEvening Standard · 15 Oct, 22:55
• Liverpool boost as Conor Bradley steps up recovery after 10 months out injured - but fans must wait longer for Hugo Ekitike comebackLEWIS STEELE: Boss Andoni Iraola offered a rare update on the Northern Irishman and his fellow stricken team-mate Hugo Ekitike, saying that both are on the comeback trail.Daily Mail Sport · 15 Oct, 22:30

In this story: Conor Bradley · Hugo Ekitike · Andoni Iraola · Giovanni Leoni · Liverpool · Arsenal

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